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Phlebotomy Technician
LETTER OF RECOGNITION
www.aacc.eduAnne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway Arnold, Maryland 21012-1895 410-777-AACC (2222)
Dear Prospective Phlebotomy Student,
Welcome! You have made an important decision to pursue a career as a Phlebotomy
Technician and we are delighted that you have chosen the program at Anne Arundel
Community College.
The Phlebotomy Technician Letter of Recognition requires time and dedication, and our
goal is to prepare each and every student to function proficiently and professionally as a
Phlebotomy Technician. Our graduates work in a variety of health care settings, such as
physicians’ offices, clinics, hospitals and satellite laboratory offices.
The faculty and staff are firmly committed to your success in this course of study and we
offer our assistance in helping you make your matriculation a fulfilling one. Please call
410-777-7310 or access https://www.aacc.edu/apply-and-register/credit-
application/health-science-applicants/ for upcoming information session dates and
times. We look forward to meeting you at the information session.
Sincerely,
Christopher Harmon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM Tammie D. Neall, MS, MT (ASCP)
Academic Chair of Medical Lab Sciences Manager, Admissions and Advising
School of Health Sciences School of Health Sciences
Email: clharmon2@aacc.edu Email: tdneall@aacc.edu
1PROGRAM GOALS/MISSION
VISION
To recruit, retain and graduate self-directed, self-determined and market-ready citizens
of the world who are “change leaders” in their respective fields of study.
MISSION
To attract, nurture and prepare market-ready phlebotomists through continuous
improvement of all aspects of the educational program. The challenge is to develop
integrative, experiential, and transferable learning outcomes that make for a fully
competent and totally dynamic phlebotomy technician professional.
PROGRAM GOALS
1. To develop a curriculum in phlebotomy that prepares entry-level practitioners for
the marketplace.
2. To establish clinical sites that provide for a variety of quality experiential learning
opportunities.
3. To create shared interdisciplinary learning experiences for students with an
emphasis on ethical and diversity issues.
4. To utilize a holistic approach to the management of client care.
5. To form linkages with professional organizations that will accept students as
members.
6. To provide experiences for students that create opportunities for communication
among other health care providers and the lay public.
PROGRAM MISSION
Upon completion of the Phlebotomy Letter of Recognition program, graduates will be
able to:
1. Utilize technical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills in their performance
of phlebotomy procedures.
2. Practice their profession based on sound ethical values.
3. Promote and maintain cooperative and successful relationships between
patients, physicians and other health care providers.
24. Promote advocacy of the profession through affiliations with professional
organizations, marketing of professional skills, and by becoming vital members of
the health care delivery system.
5. Obtain eligibility to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician Exam.
6. Practice the profession of phlebotomy with the recognition of and sensitivity to
cultural and socioeconomic differences.
7. Demonstrate effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication with patients
and their families, colleagues, other health care providers, and the public.
8. Participate in continuing education and the development of new knowledge and
skills.
9. Make a substantial contribution to the quality of health care in the United States
and globally.
ADMISSION INFORMATION
College Admission
Students who wish to enroll in the Phlebotomy Technician program at Anne Arundel
Community College must complete a college application. Students should indicate the
Phlebotomy Field of Study on the College Admission Application or Student
Academic Program Curriculum Change Form available online and in Academic and
Transfer Advising. To facilitate enrollment, bring a copy of ACT, SAT, or advanced
placement scores and unofficial high school/college transcripts to Advising. Application
to the Phlebotomy course sequence is a separate process. Students must apply to the
program and go through the admission process.
Students can apply to Anne Arundel Community College online at www.aacc.edu.
Paper copies of the college application are available in the college’s admissions office
upon request.
Advising
New students should contact Academic and Transfer Advising at 410-777-2307 and
select Option 1 or visit https://www.aacc.edu/resources/academic-services/academic-
advising/.
Current students should follow the instructions below:
• Log into MyAACC https://portal.aacc.edu
• Click on MENU
• Select SELF SERVICES
• Locate and click on OASIS in the Self Services Resource Links section
3Students who are transferring general education requirements should have official
transcripts sent directly to the college Records office. In order to facilitate evaluation of
transfer credits to meet academic requirements, official transcripts from all previously
attended institutions of higher education must be submitted in a timely manner.
ADMISSION/ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Application Deadline
Students will be admitted to the Phlebotomy Technician Program on a rolling admission
basis. There is no application deadline. Students will apply for the Phlebotomy
Technician Program only after meeting all academic and admission criteria. Once the
applicant’s admission criteria have been verified, that student receives conditional
acceptance for the next available seat. Applications will be rejected if incomplete and
returned to student. Applications may be resubmitted once they are complete. Students
need only apply once to the program, providing their application is complete. A future
seat will be slotted for them once they meet the criteria for admission.
Applications are to be emailed to vbardhi@aacc.edu. Alternatively, students can mail
their application to Anne Arundel Community College at
Anne Arundel Community College
ATTN: School of Health Sciences, FLRS 112
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
Information Session
• Attendance at a face-to-face information session is required prior to submitting an
application. Please call 410-777-7310 for dates and times or you may view the
schedule by visiting www.aacc.edu/apply-and-register/credit-application/health-
science-applicants/.
• During summer and fall 2020, applicants may attend a real-time virtual information
session that will be considered face-to-face.
• No cost to attend.
English
Students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101/ENG 101A.
There are a number of ways that can be used to determine English eligibility:
• Qualifying SAT/ACT scores
4• Appropriate score on the English placement test
• Unweighted high school GPA (if you graduated in the last 5 years)
• Successful completion of developmental courses, if applicable
• Transfer of credits for ENG 101
• Appropriate score on an AP exam
• Appropriate score on a CLEP test
• Appropriate score on GED test
Please see an academic advisor for details and more information.
Visit: https://www.aacc.edu/apply-and-register/credit-application/determine-placement/.
International Students
• Foreign educated students whose program requires a high school diploma
equivalency or previous college credits must have their college and high school
transcripts evaluated by one of the following credential evaluators:
♦ ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators) at www.ece.org
♦ WES (World Education Services) at www.wes.org
♦ SpanTran: The Evaluation Company at www.spantran.com
This evaluation must be done prior to evaluation by the Records office at Anne
Arundel Community College. Please be advised that this process may take several
weeks. The Phlebotomy program does not require a high school diploma or
equivalency; however, to move on to the Medical Laboratory Assistant Program, it
will be required.
• ALL international students whose native language is not English must successfully
pass the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of
550 (213 is the equivalent computer score and 79 is the equivalent Internet-based
score) OR must have completed the ENG 101/ENG 101A and ENG 102 course
sequence with grades of C or better prior to applying to the program. Anne Arundel
Community College’s code for TOEFL is 5019.
• Non-U.S. Citizen applicants who have valid immigration status must submit valid
immigration documentation to the AACC Admissions and Enrollment Development
Office in order to complete the required College Application. For assistance
regarding immigration documentation needed, please call 410-777-2152. Incomplete
college applications may result in non-selection of a Health Sciences program.
• Please note: Students without a Social Security number may not be permitted at
some clinical rotation sites; site availability may delay or inhibit progression in the
program. An International Student Admission Specialist in the AACC Admissions
and Enrollment Development Office may be able to assist international Students with
F-1 visa status to obtain a Social Security number through Practical Training; please
contact them at 410-777-2677. For detailed information please refer to the college
5catalog (available on campus or online at http://catalog.aacc.edu/).
• For more information visit: https://www.aacc.edu/apply-and-register/credit-
application/international-students/toefl-score-requirement/
Certification
Upon successful program completion, students will be eligible to take the American
Medical Technician (AMT) Phlebotomy Certification or the National Healthcareer
Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Certification.
Additional Information
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the start of class to be considered for
admission.
• Remedial and tutorial services are available to students; call 410-777-2642. More
tutoring information can be found on the website;
https://www.aacc.edu/resources/academic-services/tutoring/
• The program provides practical hands-on experience.
• Students must be prepared to complete MLT 275, which has a requirement of 100
consecutive nonpaid hours of clinical experience.
• Course sequence must be completed with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Students must complete all required courses with a grade of C or better.
REQUIRED COURSES
The Letter of Recognition Phlebotomy Technician Program is offered in fall and spring
terms. The Phlebotomy course and practicum only are also offered in the summer term.
Phlebotomy Technician Letter of Recognition 12-Credit Program
MDA 100 Introduction to Medical Terminology 1 credit
MDA 110 Professionalism in Health Care 1 credit
MLT 103 Entry Level Clinical Laboratory Testing 4 credits
MLT 125 Phlebotomy 4 credits
MLT 275 Phlebotomy Practicum 2 credits
TOTAL 12 credits
6Phlebotomy Technician LOR for Medical Laboratory Technician Students
Medical Laboratory Technician degree-seeking students who successfully complete the
following courses with a grade of C or better qualify for the Phlebotomy Technician
Letter of Recognition (LOR):
MLT 100 Introduction to the Medical Laboratory 4 credits
MLT 101 Urinalysis and Body Fluids 3 credits
MLT 102 Quality Assurance and Quality Control 1 credit
MLT 275 Phlebotomy Practicum 2 credits
10 credits
7Chart your career ladder in the Medical
Laboratory Sciences at AACC
STEP 3
Medical Laboratory Technician AAS Degree
• Program length: 2 years
• Cost: $10,868
• Credentials: MLT(ASCP)
• Salary/employment @ $22-$25/hr
STEP 2
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate
• Program length:1 year
• Cost: $2,433
• Credentials: PBT(ASCP)
• Salary/employment @ $17/hr
STEP 1
Phlebotomy Technician Letter of Recognition
• Program length: 1 term
• Cost $2,054
• Credentials: CPT* RPT**
• Salary/employment @ $15/hr
*If taking the AHIA exam
**If taking the AMT exam
Please note that the costs listed above are based on in-county tuition and fee rates for 2019-
2020 school year and do not include the cost of books, uniforms or the cost for completing the
CastleBranch requirements. Salaries are based on data provided by the United States
Department of Labor Statistics. Costs are subject to change. To review how to calculate your
cost, please visit: https://www.aacc.edu/costs-and-paying/credit-costs-and-payment/credit-
tuition-and-fees/
8APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS
• Phlebotomy applications are available on the college website at
https://www.aacc.edu/apply-and-register/credit-application/health-science-
applicants/
• Eligible students desiring entry must email the completed application to
vbardhi@aacc.edu or send via mail to:
Anne Arundel Community College
ATTN: School of Health Sciences, FLRS 112
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
• Students eligible to submit applications for selection are those who have completed
all of the admission and academic requirements by the date the application is
submitted.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered and will be sent back to the applicant.
• The applications will be reviewed and students will receive an email indicating that
their application is complete.
• Selection will be made according to the criteria listed in the Admission/Academic
Requirements section of this booklet.
• Selected applicants will receive a selection packet for Conditional Acceptance.
Conditional Acceptance: Applicants who have met the academic and admission
requirements and have been selected into the program are given Conditional
Acceptance. Students who are granted conditional acceptance must submit a
completed health examination record and criminal background check and submit
verification of current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
certification by a designated deadline. Students who do not meet this deadline will not
be further considered for admission and the next person on the list will be contacted.
Instructions on how to complete these items will be enclosed in the selection packet and
are not to be done until instructed to do so.
• Qualified applicants not initially selected for conditional acceptance will be placed
on a list in order received and notified of selection when a seat becomes
available. These applicants do not have to reapply.
• Final acceptance into the program shall be contingent upon satisfactory
completion and submission of a health examination record, criminal background
check and current CPR certification card.
9Technical Standards
Students conditionally accepted to the program will be required to complete the health
examination record. Once a physician certifies that the candidate meets the technical
standard requirement (defined below) as established by the department within the
scope of practice of the profession, and the department receives and concurs with the
physician’s certification, the candidate will be considered as having met the technical
standard requirement.
2. Qualification: Good physical and mental health.
Admission Criteria (Technical Standards): Student must be free of contagion and
possess sufficient stamina with or without reasonable accommodations, as may be
required by law and mental stability to fulfill the requirements of the program and the
customary requirements of the profession:
• Work for 8-12 hours performing physical tasks requiring sufficient strength and
motor coordination without jeopardy to patient and student safety as, for example,
bending, lifting, turning and ambulating patients.
• Perform fine movements and be able to manipulate instruments and wide variety of
equipment according to established procedure and standards of speed and
accuracy.
• Establish and work toward goals in a consistently responsible, realistic manner.
• Have auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs (for example:
communicate verbally, in an effective manner, with patients and other personnel).
• Have visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary for
patient care (for example: read and process patient-related information like
patient charts and requisitions).
Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening
All Health Sciences students who are offered admission and/or clinical placement will
be required to submit to a complete criminal background check and urine drug screen.
All student applicants’ final acceptance in the program shall be contingent upon
satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and of a urine drug screen.*
All letters of acceptance shall state that the acceptance is conditional and contingent on
submission to a criminal background check and urine drug screen—as may be required
by the program—that results in satisfactory reports. If an accepted student tests positive
for an illegal or un-prescribed drug, the student shall be denied admission or terminated
from any Health Sciences program.
Separate, additional criminal background checks and urine drug screens may be
required by clinical sites prior to placements. Students with an unsuccessful background
check or urine screening who are denied by a clinical site that is required to meet
program competencies shall be dismissed from the program and their registrations shall
10be withdrawn from courses related to the program of study. If the student tests positive
for an illegal or un-prescribed drug, the student shall be denied admission or terminated
from any Health Sciences program even if a denied placement was not required to meet
program competencies. Successful reports of criminal background checks and urine
drug screens do not assure eligibility for specific clinical site placement, program
completion, and/or eligibility to sit for professional licensure/board examinations.
Students are reminded that licensing boards for certain health care occupations and
professions may deny, suspend, or revoke a license or may deny the individual the
opportunity to sit for an examination even if the individual has completed all program
course work if it is determined that an applicant has a criminal history or has been
convicted of, or pleads guilty, or pleads nolo contendere or the like to a felony or other
serious crime.
Successful completion of a Health Sciences program of study at Anne Arundel
Community College does not guarantee licensure, the opportunity to sit for a licensure
examination, certification or employment in the relevant health care occupation.
Students may be automatically denied admission or, if enrolled, dismissed from the
program if they have not been truthful or have provided inaccurate information on the
application or on any other form or submission. Students who have questions or
concerns are encouraged to contact the Health Sciences Admissions Office at
healthsciencesadmissions@aacc.edu.
* Notwithstanding the statements herein regarding urine drug screens, as of September 2010, only
certain programs and clinical sites will be requiring drug screening. AACC shall inform students which
programs presently require them. However, AACC, at any time, has the right, upon notice, to require any
and all students in any and all programs to comply with drug screening.
NOTE: Licensing boards, national certifying or registry boards for certain health care
occupations may deny, suspend, or revoke a license or may deny the individual the
opportunity to sit for an examination even if the individual has completed all program
course work, if it is determined that an applicant has a criminal history or is convicted or
pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or other serious crime. If applicable, it is
recommended to contact the National Healthcareer Association at (800) 499-9092 or
the American Medical Technologists at 847-823-5169 for clarification.
PLEASE NOTE: AACC will only accept criminal background checks performed by a college
approved vendor. Criminal background checks are completed online and paid for by the student.
Please do not do the criminal background check prior to being instructed to do so. Information
and instructions are given to applicants once accepted into the program.
Additional Information:
The School of Health Sciences’ Health Examination Requirements are aligned with our
clinical site requirements. The Clinical sites allow our students to fulfill their program
required clinical rotations pursuant to an Affiliation Agreement with the College.
Therefore, the College and its students are required to abide by and follow the clinical
site requirements. Most of our clinical sites require proof of the influenza vaccine and
will not permit students on site without evidence of the vaccine. If you do not show proof
11of an annual influenza vaccine, you may not attend clinical and will therefore be at risk
of not completing your program requirements. Waivers are considered by some clinical
sites. If a student is unwilling to have an influenza vaccination, they have the right and
sole obligation to file for said waiver with the clinical site. If they obtain the waiver, they
may fulfill their clinical rotation at the clinical site in lieu of being immunized for
influenza.
Pertaining to prescribed medications
Upon admission to the Phlebotomy Technician Program, students must disclose all
medications on their health form and if during their matriculation they have a change in
health (physical, mental, or emotional) and/or medication status, they are required to
submit a Health Status Update form to the Manager of Admissions and Advising.
Medical Marijuana/Cannabis Policy
Any student testing positive for Cannabis may not be accepted into a clinical rotation by
Maryland hospitals or health care facilities (including veterinary facilities), regardless of
a legally obtained identification card. Inability to complete the clinical/practicum
components of the programs results in students being unable to complete course
requirements and thus successfully complete the program.
CPR
Conditionally accepted students must successfully complete the American Heart
Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR course and upload a copy of the card by
the designated deadline. CPR certification must be valid through the end of the
practicum.
Anne Arundel Community College and/or the School of Health Sciences reserves
the right to revise requirements for admission into the Health Sciences programs,
the selection criteria and procedures, and the required courses for programs of
study as deemed necessary without prior notification.
June 2020
Notice of Nondiscrimination: AACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, ADA Title 504 compliant institution. Call
Disability Support Services, 410-777-2306 or Maryland Relay 711, 72 hours in advance to request most accommodations. Requests
for sign language interpreters, alternative format books or assistive technology require 30 days’ notice. For information on AACC’s
compliance and complaints concerning sexual assault, sexual misconduct, discrimination or harassment, contact the federal
compliance officer and Title IX coordinator at 410-777-1239, complianceofficer@aacc.edu or Maryland Relay 711.
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12Testing Centers
Arnold- SUN 240 Hours
Tel: 410-777-2375 Monday-Thursday
Fax: 410-777-4007 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
testing-arnold@aacc.edu
Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hours
Arundel Mills- Room 112 Monday- Thursday
Tel: 410-777-1915 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fax: 410-777-4009
testing-amil@aacc.edu Friday
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Glen Burnie Town Center- Room 208 Hours
Tel: 410-777-2906 Monday
Fax: 410-777-4008 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (12:00- 1:00 p.m.
testing-gbtc@aacc.edu
break)
Tuesday- Thursday
12:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m. (4:00- 5:00 p.m.
break)
Friday
Closed.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment to take a health sciences admissions-
required test(s) remotely, while available, email testing-
arnold@aacc.edu.
13ACCUPLACER PREPARATION
The placement test at AACC is used to assess-college level skills in mathematics, English and
reading. The computerized placement test (ACCUPLACER) is offered to new students to assist
AACC staff in determining course placement. This is not a college admissions test.
After the test has been completed and scored, an advisor will review the results with the student
and offer suggestions for appropriate courses.
There are three types of placement tests described below:
• ACCUPLACER Placement (native English speakers).
• ESL Placement (non-native English speakers).
• Arithmetic Placement (Health Professions and biology students only).
For additional information visit:
https://www.aacc.edu/apply-and-register/credit-application/determine-placement/accuplacer-preparation/
AACC PLACEMENT PREP GUIDE
This free resource offers general information on college admission, testing and retake options. The
guide provides sample questions for the ACCUPLACER English, reading, math and ESL placement
tests. You also will find sample questions for the Arithmetic Placement test.
For additional resources and to download the AACC Prep Guide visit; https://www.aacc.edu/apply-and-
register/credit-application/determine-placement/accuplacer-preparation/
ACCOMMODATION TESTING
All students requiring accommodations need to apply each semester through Disability Support
Services (DSS). DSS can provide detailed information on how to receive services and additional
support provided at Anne Arundel Community College. You must contact DSS before any
accommodations can be provided.
All AACC testing proctors have been trained to work with students needing accommodations
while taking their exams. Proctors are able to offer accommodations for extra time, minimal
distraction rooms, reading and scribing to those eligible.
Students needing accommodations other than extra time must contact the testing office 48
hours in advance to schedule an appointment.
Students that are taking a certification exam through a specific vendor like Certiport, Pearson Vue,
GED, or Castle Worldwide are required to contact the vendor. Each vendor has their own
accommodation approval process.
For additional information visit: https://www.aacc.edu/resources/academic-services/testing/testing-
accommodations/
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